Family Christmas pictures

Rog and I are so proud of our kids and grandkids. It all began over 30 years ago. Now look at us

Troy and Kori are thinking how different next Christmas will be with little Colby

Jake, Shana, Brayden and Daxton. You can see the excitement in their eyes

Jared, Kristi, Makinley and Gentry. They're so excited for Christmas!!

Our two little granddaughters are such beautiful little girls.

We're all ready to go to church. Our grandsons look so handsome in their new clothes.

Shana and I on Sunday morning.

This is the house of Dr. Kraig J....a doctor I used to work with. He decorates it like this every year. It's our family tradition to drive by each year.

This is a still picture of the home that won. Of course this picture does not do it justice because all the lights are animated and computerized.

We had such a nice day today. We had two celebrations. Roger was ordained a High Priest and we celebrated Shanas 27th birthday today. Jared and Shanas family came with us to our sacrament meeting. I love when my kids are able to do that. I know there are people in our ward that haven't seen them for a long time and there are the new people who don't know I have children that age and grandchildren. I love to show them all off. Our sacrament meeting was so spiritual today. Of course the talks were centered around our Saviour and his birth. The ward choir of course was magical. They're like a miniature tabernacle choir. My heart couldn't help but swell as I listened to the talks and music and to be surrounded by my family. After our sacrament meeting Troy and Kori came and we went into the bishops office for the ordination. How proud I was to see my two sons and my soninlaw be able to join in the circle to ordain their father. Again, my heart swelled with pride.
We came home to a wonderful dinner prepared by me of course..hahah..Shanas favorite Chicken and Broccoli casserole. I like asking the kids what they want me to make for their special dinner on their birthdays. Jared has already put his order in for his birthday in January. Shana opened her gifts and we enjoyed a yummy cake made by Jake. Shana looked so pretty in her new dress we bought her for her birthday. She's a wonderful daughter and wife and mother. I'm so proud of her.
Shana and her family had to leave to go home but the rest of us went on to see some beautiful lights. I'm not sure if any of you have heard about that home in Pleasant Grove, Utah but it won a Kentucky Fried Chicken contest for the most beautifully decorated home in the United States!! We had to see it of course. The line of cars was quite long but we were so glad we went when we did because when we were done the line was 3 times as long and getting worse. It was totally worth the wait. The lights were computerized to music and you just sat there in awe.
All in all it was such a nice day to be surrounded by those I love. And to feel the spirit that was so strong in our sacrament meeting today. I pray that you may each enjoy this holiday season and be able to share it with those you love. May you remember the "true" meaning of Christmas and take the time to ponder the events surrounding his birth and his life.
Merry Christmas!!!